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Hongkong Weekly Press AND China Overland Trade Report All

May 5, 1902.1

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CLOSING QUOTATIONS.

SATURDAY, 3rd May.

EXCHANGE.

ON LONDON.—

Telegraphic Transfer.

Bank Bills, on demand

1/714 1/8

1/81%

Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight...1 81 Credits, at 4 months' sight.......................1/81 Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight1/8

ON PARIS.--

CHINA OVERLAND. TRADE REPORT.

ird April (from Messrs. J. P. Bisset Tobacco shares were sold at Tls. 46 cash, 47 for ort) Business has been brisk during May and 48 for July. Business was done in but there is no improvement to report Shanghai-Langkat Tobacco shares at Tls. 280/283 save in Cotton Mill shares, which have received cash, 290/287.50 for May, 305 for August, and a little attention. MARINE INSURANCE.-The 8095/310 for September. The Liquidators have North China Insurance Co. will' pay an interim | declared a dividend of Tls. 5 per share payable on dividend of one Pound Sterling at exchange the 10th May. Weeks and Co. shares changed 21, 4]d, on 1st May. SUGAR COMPANIES.-Perak | hands at $26, Hotel des Colonies shares at Ï'ls. Sugar Cultivation shares were sold at Tls. 77). 22.50, and 25 and E. L. Mondon shares at Tls. 55. MINING. Chineze Engineering and Mining | LOANS.-Debentures were sold :-Land 6 per cent. shares have changed hands at very irregular | at Tls. 95, and 6 per cent. at 108; and Water- rates. Business was reported at Tis. 8.40 for works 8 per cent at Tls. 103. cash and for April, 8.75 to 8.20 for June, 8.50 to 8.30 for July, 8.60 for August and 8,40 to 8.70 for September. Docks, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.-- S. C. Farnham, Boyd and Co., Ld. A fair amount of business was done at declining rates, Tis. 2571/250 cash, 257;/252) for April, 260/257) for May, 260 for June, 2671/262) for July and 2711/270 for September. Shanghai and Hongkew Wharf shares changed hands at Tls. 270. LANDS. -Shanghai Land Investment shares were sold at Tls. 107. Weihaiwei shares are offering at Tls. 21, and wanted at 18. INDUSTRIAL.-In Cotton Mill shares business was done:~Ewos at Ţis. 40, Internationals at Tls. 271/35, and Laou-kung- mows at Tls. 42/13. Shanghai Pulp and Paper . shares were sold at Tls. 110/112/108 cash and - 114 for July; S. Moutrie and Co.'s shares at $60/58. TUGE AND CARGO BOATS,- Co-operative Cargo Boat shares were placed at Tls, 127]. MISCELLANEOUS.-Shanghai-Sumatra Tobacco Co. shares were placed at Tls. 43/46 cash and 43 for April. Shanghai-Langkat Tobacco Co. shares were sold at very irregular rates, cash shares being done at Tls, 280 to 300 and closing at 285; April shares at 280 to 325, closing at 280; July shares at 290/315, August shares at 310, Septem- ber shares at 305/315, and October shares at 305 to 320, closing at 305, Shanghai Horse Bazaar Co., Ltd.-The report and accounts for year end-ON ing December 31st last have been published for presentation at the meeting of shareholders called for the 24th inst. The net profits on the year's working amount to Tls. 25,440.22, equal to 28.26 on the capital, as against 11.95 in the previous year. Including the balance brought forward, Tis. 16,002.05, there is available for distribution Tls. 41,442.27, which the Directors recommend to be appropriated as follows:-Payment of 10 per cent. dividend and bonus of 5 per cent., absorb- ing Tis. 15,300, and carrying forward to new account Tls. 20,142.27.. Hall and Holtz, Ld. The report and accounts for the year ending February last have been published for presenta tion at the meeting of shareholders called for the 26th inst. The net profits are $80,618.89 equal to 30.72 on the capital, as against 16 per cent. in the previous year. Including $13,561.95 brought forward from last year, and deducting interim dividend of $2 per share paid in October, there is available for distribution $67,938.78, which the directors recommend to be appropriated as follows: Final dividend of $2 jer share, amounting to $26,242, writing off Factory Property, Fixtures, etc., $6,949.67, transferring to Reserve Fund $17.500, and to carry forward the balance $17,247.11 to new account. Shares were sold at $41. Shares in Weeks & Co. were sold at $25, and Hotel des Colories shares at Tls. 22). LOANS.-Shanghai Land Investment Company's 5 per cent. Debentures were sold at Tls. 95.

On demand

Bank Bills, on demand Credits, 4 months' sight.. ON GERMANY.-

.2.091

.2.13)

.1.707

ON NEW YORK.—

Bank Bills, on demand

.403

Credits, 60 days' sight BOMBAY.——

.411

Telegraphie Transfer Bank, on demand ON CALCUTTA.—

1243

.125

Telegraphic Transfer

1247

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Bank, on demand

125

UN

SHANGHAI,—

Bank, at sight

.731

Private, 30 days' sight...........

.74€

21p.c.pm

ON YOKOHAMA.———

On demand

ON MANILA.—

On demand. ON SINGAPORE—

Ondemand...

....1 p.c. pm.

p.c. pm 11 ਨੂੰ

.....p.c pm

...3 p.c. pm.

.60%

On Batavia.—On domand ON HAIPHONG.-Or demand ON SAIGON.--On demand... ON BANGKOK.--On demand SOVEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rate...11.86 GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per

tael BAR SILVER per oz.

61 75 .23%

VESSELS ON THE BERTU. FOR ANTWERP.-Inaba Maru (str.).

SHANGHAI, 30th April.-The markot has been rather dragging during the week, with a weak and irregular tendency. MARINE INSURANCE. There is no local business reported. SHIPPING.-- Indo-China S.N. shares changed hands at Tls. 94/92/93 cash, 95/98/96 for to-day, 96/97/95 for Juno, 98 to 95 for July, 96 for August, 99/97 for September, and 100 for October. The closing cash rate is 93. SUGAR COMPANIES.-China Sugar Refining shares wore sold at $125. MINING.- Chinese Engineering and Mining, shares were sold at Tls. 8.40/8.75 cash, 8.50/9.10 for June, 9.10 for July; 9.20 for August, and 8.70/9.30 for September. DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWNS, S. C. Farnham, Boyd & Co. shares were placed at Tis. 252.50.255 cash and for delivery to-day, 252.50/257.50 for May, 262.25/205 for July, 262.50 | Maru (str.), Tosa Maru (str.). for August, and 287.50 for September. Shanghai and Hongkew Wharf shares were sold at Tls. 275. LANDE Shanghai Land Investment shares were placed at Tls. 107 and are wanted. INDUSTRIAL. Shanghai Gas shares were sold at Tls. 120. Ewo Cotton Mill shares were placed at Tis. 41 cash, and Internationals at Tls. 40 cash and 45 for October. China Flour Mill shares were placed❘ at The 44, Shanghai Pulp and Paper Mill shares at Tls. 112.50 and 110.50. TUGS AND CARGO BOATS, Shanghai Cargo Boat shares were placed

For LONDON.-Coromandel (str.), Glaucus (str.), Japan (str.), Machaon (str.), Agamemnon (str.), Stentor (str.), Alcinous (str.), Kaisow (str.), Kamakura Maru (str.), Inaba Maru (str.). FOR LIVERPOOL.-Achilles (str.), Peleus (str.). FOR MARSEILLES-Indus' (str.), Kamakura Maru (str.), Inaba Maru (str.), Japan (str.)."

FOR BREMEN.-Prinzess Irene (str.), Segovia ('str.).

FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG. -Adria (str.), Sazonia (str.), Sumbia (str.), Serbia (str.), Suevia (str.), Strassburg (str.), Silesia (str.).

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FOR TRIESTE.—Austria (str.).

FOR VICTORIA, B.C.-Clavering (str.), Kaga

FOR VANCOUVER.-Empress of Japan (str.), Athenian (str.).

FOR NEW YORK.-Spithead (str.), Queensland (str.), Mogul (str.).

FOR PORTLAND (Or.).—Indravelli (str.). For AUSTRALIAN PORTS. Tsinan (str.), Fawata Mare (str.), Australian (str.).

FOR BOMBAY, VIA SINGAPORE AND COLOMBO.— Miike Mary (str.).

at Tls. 130, and Taku Tug and Lighter shares at FOR BOMBAY VIA SINGAPORE AND PENANG, - Tls 175. MISCELLANEOUS.-Shanghai-Sumatra | Bisagno (str.).

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SHIPPING. ARRIVALS AND2 DEPARTURES SINCE LAST MAIL.

April-

25, Lucia, Austrian str., from Samarang, 25, Mathilde, German str., from Haiphong. 26, Ariake Maru, Jap, str., from Kutchinotza, 26, Chingo, British str., from Shanghai. 26. Flandria, German str., from Chinkiang. 26, Lye moou, German str., from Shanghai, 26, Hue, French str., from Haiphong. 26. Koyo Maru, Japanese str., from Tamsui. 26, Auping Chinese str., from Canton. 26, Kwoiyang, British str., from Canton. 26, Maidzuru Maru, Jap. str., from Anping. 26, Sungkiang, British str., from Manila. 26, Tosa Maru, Japanese str., from Shanghai: 26, Zafiro, British str, from Manila.

27, Algerine, British sloop, from Weihaiwei. 27, Austria Austrian str., from Trieste. 27, Elita Nossick, Ger. str., from Bangkok. 27, Formosa, British str., from Swatow. 27, Haiching, British str., from Coast Ports. 27, Glory, British battleship, from Mira Bay. 27, Hikosan Maru, Jap. str., from K'notsa. 27, Indravelli, British str., from Shanghai. 27, Kwanglee, Chinese str., from Shanghai. 27, Ness, British str., from Moji.

27, Segovia, Garman str., from Shanghai. 27, Shansi British str., from Canton, 27, Sullberg, German str., from Chefoo. 27. Vestal, British sloop, from Swalow. 27, Wingang, British str., from Shanghai, 28, Alesia, German str.. from Manila, 28, Apeurado, German str., from Hoihow. 28, Gloucester City, British str., from Saigon. 18, Hongkong, French str., from Haiphong. 28, Konig Albert, German str., from Ÿ'hama. 28, Mazagon, British str., from Bombay. 24, Tetartos, German str., from Saigon. 28, Cheangchow, British str., from Singapore. 28, Clavering, British str., from Tacoma. 28, Comet, British 4-m. bqe., from Kobe. 28, Diomed, British str., from Shanghai. 28, Forfarshire, British bqe., from Geraldton. 29, Blenheim, British cruiser, from Mirs Bay. 29, Candia, British str., from Shanghai. 20, Chelydra, British str., from Moji. 29, Frithjap, Norwegian str., from Penarth. 29, Mara Kolb, German str., from Moji. 29, Maristow British str., from Shanghai. 29, Mansang, British str., from Sandakan. 29, Onsang, British str., from Moji. 29, Thales, British str., from Swatow. 29, Argo, Norwegian str., from Cardiff. 29, Changsha, British str., from Australia. 29 Daigi Maru, Japanese str., from Tamsui. 29, De-ima, German str., from Manila. 29, Hailan, French str., from Pakhoi. 30, Haimun, British str., from Amoy. 30, Nanshan, British str., from Bangkok. 30, Sindukan, German str., from Sandakan. 30, Yawata Marn, Jap. str., from Yokohama, 30, Wingsang, British str., from Canton. May

1, Agameninon, British str., from Liverpool. 1, Fausang, British str., from Taku.

∙1, Guthrie, British str., from Australia.

1. Heim, Norwegian str., from Tsingtau. 1, Kamakura Marn, Jap. str., from Shanghai. 1, Moyune, British str., from Singapore. 1, Rinaldo, British gurboat, from Amoy. 1, Flandria, German str, from Canton. 1, Kwangles, Chinese str.,.from Canton. 2, Benlomond, British str., from Singapore. 2, Frigga, Norw, str., from Bangkok. 2. Haitan, British str., from Coast Ports. 2, Hsiufung, Chinese str., from Shangbai. "Kong Beng, German str., from Bangkok. 2 Kutsang, British str, from Saigon. 2. Prosper, Norwegian str., from Chefoo. 2, P. R. Luitpold, German str., from Bremen, 2, Serbia, German str., from Hamburg.

2 Shantung, British str., from Hongay. 2. Tailes, German str., from Deli.

2 Hongwan I, British str., from Singapore. 3. Anping Maru, Jap. str., from. Coast Ports. 3, Hangsung, British 2tr., from Shanghai.

3, Hoihao, French str., from Pakhoi. 3, ludus, French str., from Yokohama. 3, Michael Jebsen; Ger. str., from Haiphong. 3, P. C. Klao, German str., from Bangkok. 3, 8. Rickmers, British str, from N'chwang, 3, Suisang, British str. from Calentia.

3, Thales, British str., from Swatow

3, Progress, German str., from Touron: 4, Elg, Norwegian str., from Bangkok.

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